Automatic Operation (Synchronous Control)
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8.4.4 Engagement Methods of Electronic Clutch
The electronic clutch function engages the clutch to start operating the slave axes and
disengages the clutch to stop operating the slave axes, the acceleration or deceleration of the
slave axes can be set as shown below.
Direct method
This method detects the engagement or disengagement of the clutch to adjust the operating
speed of the master axis to coincide with that of the slave axes. In the direct method, the
speed of the slave axes with the clutch engaged or disengaged coincides with the operating
speed of the master axis with the acceleration and deceleration time set to 0.
ON
OFF
Master axis operation
Slave axis operation
Clutch request signal
Slip method
This method detects the engagement or disengagement of the clutch and set the slip time to
acceleration time and deceleration time so that the operating speed of the slave axes to follow
the operation speed of the master axis. Linear acceleration and deceleration will apply.
ON
OFF
Master axis motion
Slave axis operation
Clutch request signal
Slip time Slip time
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